Reveals an enthralling picture of the cross-cultures that developed around the North Sea and the Baltic with historical analyses

Describes the history and culture of the Vikings, and discusses their influence on European civilization

Surveys the collections of each department of the museum, including Oriental and Egyptian artifacts, prehistoric, medieval, and modern times; and coins, prints, drawings, and medals

An exhibition of Viking artifacts examines the history, culture, arts, and customs of the Vikings, and assesses their impact on Europe

The British Museum is the oldest publicly funded museum in the world. This volume tells the story of the collections, the buildings that house them, and the people who have administered and curated them since its foundation in 1753.

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Product Description: Early Medieval Art and Archaeology in the Northern World brings together leading experts on the European early Middle Ages in a celebration of the life and work of internationally renowned scholar James Graham-Campbell. The geographical coverage of this volume reflects Graham-Campbell's interests and expertise which ranges from Ireland to Eastern Europe and from Scandinavia to Spain...read more